Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Plant Mechanic (Dandenong Vic)

Heavy Diesel Mechanic with experience working on Trucks, Mobile Plant Equipment, Access Equipment or similar industries
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
The client look after customer and company owed equipment and provide breakdown services, fault finding and preventive and routine maintenance services on the equipment. They work on a variety of brands and equipment, providing variety and excitement in your role.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• With support of the Leading Hand, monitor and undertake repairs and servicing to all allocated tasks.
• Liaise with the Leading Hand or Workshop Manager on matters required for the effective coordination of preventative maintenance & repair of equipment in the EPV workshop.
• Promptly attend breakdowns or high priority jobs.
• Obtain the necessary approvals prior to starting any works.
• Engage with the EPV parts department and Leading Hand to ensure parts are quoted, purchased and allocated to tasks.
• Efficiently manage all allocated work schedules & tasks.
• Liaise with and engage with external contractors as required.
• Test run plant and equipment following servicing or repairs.
• Maintain plant and equipment service and operation records.
• Complete in full, routine inspections, servicing & repairs, including ordering of parts required in consultation with the client department, Leading Hand and Workshop Manager.
• Assist with quoting, developing detailed repair descriptions and quality checks.
• Ensure correct job numbers are used and that time records are correct.
• Provide quality job notes and job estimates to the Leading Hand.
• Regularly report progress on each job and quickly communicate delays or concerns with the Leading Hand or Workshop Manager. Report on labour and parts overruns or shortfalls.
• Work with apprentices and semi-skilled staff to role model appropriate technical skills.
• Complete timesheets daily ensuring maximum labour recovery and minimal unproductive time.
• Process tasks to completion ensuring labour, parts and notes are added at time of job completion.
• Professionally engage with customers to build long lasting & high quality relationships.
• Professionally represent the EPV brand at all times.
• Maintain a clean, well presented and safe workspace, and abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Other tasks as directed

Qualifications:

• Year 12
• Certificate 3 in mobile plant technology or Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Light vehicle driver license (manual transmission)
• Forklift license
• High risk EWP / Scissor lift license
• Truck license

Experience:

• Working as a trade resource in a field service setting, mechanical workshop or service department
• Working on or with vehicles or plant & equipment in a high risk / compliance driven sector

Skills:

• Working autonomously as well as under instruction
• Good communication skills
• Organized and able to meet deadlines
• Be able to work efficiently and effectively
• Display a positive attitude and be an active member of the team
• Physically fit and able, light / moderate lifting is required

PERFORMANCE GOALS:

• Complete assigned tasks on time
• Deal with clients, suppliers and other employees professionally at all times
• Ensure work areas & facilities is clean and presentable at all times

ROLE KPI’s:

• Ave Repair lead time
• Margin at job and workshop level
• Labour recovery
• Rework / warranty

Note: KPI’s to be reviewed, agreed and set on 6 monthly bases.
Annual salary: $75000 - $90000
This is an excellent opportunity in this solid international organization that keeps getting stronger. Excellent remuneration package including a fully maintained service vehicle will be negotiated to the right candidates. This company may be willing to provide TSS/482 visa sponsorship for the right candidate.
Apply via this website or send resume and cover letter to recruitment@konnecting.com Kindly put Job Ref: 3476043 on the email subject